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katray, yes parents can be a worry. Thank you for your thoughts.

posted by Ca88andra on July 6, 2005 at 5:42 PM | link to this | reply

Moondawg, I wish my father had changed earlier, but I'm glad he did it at all.

posted by Ca88andra on July 6, 2005 at 5:42 PM | link to this | reply

lovelylady - thank you!

posted by Ca88andra on July 6, 2005 at 5:41 PM | link to this | reply

Quirky, I do feel differently about him and I feel sad that he couldn't have shown this side of him when I was much younger.

posted by Ca88andra on July 6, 2005 at 5:40 PM | link to this | reply

kingmi - yes, he has grown up! I told him that I wished he had been more like he is now when I was a teenager!

posted by Ca88andra on July 6, 2005 at 5:40 PM | link to this | reply

ginnie, this visit is easier than I expected it to be which is good. I just posted about visiting my mother.

posted by Ca88andra on July 6, 2005 at 5:39 PM | link to this | reply

mmm - it was definitely a shock to see how my parents have aged physically. But after a few hours they became familiar again.

posted by Ca88andra on July 6, 2005 at 5:38 PM | link to this | reply

Very poignant and touching Ca88andra

I am beginning to have some worries about my mother's condition; though she's not yet seventy. I pray she will mellow as the years move on. Glad you have the respite of friends. Thoughts sent, take care.

posted by katray4 on July 6, 2005 at 10:28 AM | link to this | reply

Many times

as parents grow older they realize the things that they missed while their children were growing up and regret how they separated themselves from it. My dad was the bread winner and had little time to take much interest in the five of us. About the time that I was through high school a change took place and all of a sudden it was like he was trying to make up for lost time. I've always been grateful for that change.

posted by Moondawg on July 6, 2005 at 10:18 AM | link to this | reply

Cass...

My thoughts are will you...God bless.

posted by lovelyladymonk on July 6, 2005 at 9:47 AM | link to this | reply

with all the changes in your father, do you feel differently about him now?

posted by Julia. on July 5, 2005 at 10:02 PM | link to this | reply

Ca88i, Your father has grown up some since Christmas, heh?

posted by kingmi on July 5, 2005 at 11:54 AM | link to this | reply

Sounds like you are holding together Cass!

The in-between visits with your friends are maybe fuelling you for the more difficult visits. Good to hear from you! Hope your visit with your mum goes well!

posted by ginnieb on July 5, 2005 at 6:43 AM | link to this | reply

it sounds like quite an emotional trip all around...... i have a hard time seeing family i haven't seen for awhile, and them having aged rapidly.... it sadens my heart.

posted by mmm-w on July 5, 2005 at 6:12 AM | link to this | reply